Vote Bubba Johnson District 5 Magistrate

06/12/2026

The Carter County Fiscal Court heard public comments at their regularly scheduled meeting on June 8, including concerns about the proposed data center in EastPark. Ellen Spieless addressed the cour…

05/17/2026

Change starts here. Thank you everyone.

04/25/2026

There’s more to being a good Magistrate than just showing up to meetings once a month.

District 5 deserves leadership that is proactive, not reactive. There are too many things that need preventative maintenance before they turn into major problems. We shouldn’t wait until roads are falling apart, ditches are overflowing, tiles are clogged, or brush is hanging into the roadway before someone decides it’s finally time to act.

As your Magistrate, I will believe in fixing problems before they become bigger and more expensive. I will bring live updates, keep you informed, and make sure the people of District 5 know exactly what is happening in our district and our county. When something affects the public, you deserve to know immediately—not after the fact.

I will be easy to reach, just like I am now. People know who I am, where to find me, and how to get in touch with me. I answer the phone. I show up. I put in the work.

I truly believe District 5 can rise to a new level, and if given the opportunity, I will prove it through action—not just words. You won’t have to take my word for it… you’ll see the difference.

If you’re tired of the same song and dance…
Tired of the same brush hanging in the road…
Tired of the same ditch never being cleaned…
Tired of the same tile staying stopped up…

Then the only way to create change is at the voting booth.

On May 19th, vote #3 on the ballot — Bubba Johnson for District 5 Magistrate.

Let’s get to work.

04/13/2026

District 5 deserves leadership that shows up, stays connected, and keeps people informed.

If I have the honor of serving as your Magistrate, you won’t have to wonder what’s going on or where I stand. I believe in keeping our community updated, involved, and heard—because this is your district, not just a position on paper.

I’ve spent years working right here in this district, on these roads, with the people who call it home. I understand the needs because I live them every single day. And I’m bringing something to the table that matters in today’s world—communication, accessibility, and action.

I’m comfortable with technology, social media, and real-time updates so you can stay informed. I’m used to answering the phone, solving problems, and handling multiple things at once—because that’s what it takes to get things done.

But more than anything, I believe in progress.

It’s time we step out of the box.
It’s time for new ideas.
It’s time for innovative thinking.

There is so much we can accomplish together—cleaning up our district, improving how things look and operate, and building something we can all be proud of again.

I’m not here to look back—I’m here to move District 5 forward.

I would truly appreciate your support and your vote. Let’s work together and make the future of our district stronger than ever.

— Eric “Bubba” Johnson
District 5 Magistrate Candidate

04/04/2026

I’m asking for your vote, your support, and your belief in a better future for our district.

I’m not a politician—I’m a working man who knows what it means to show up, answer the phone, and be there when people need you. That’s exactly how I’ll serve as your Magistrate.

I’m invested right here in Olive Hill and District 5. I’ve owned and operated my towing service in this district for well over 15 years. We work these roads every single day. We see the problems firsthand, and we understand what our community truly needs.

And one thing is clear—we need a voice that speaks loud and firm to get our district the attention it deserves.

We cannot afford to accept keep doing the same thing for four more years. It’s time for leadership that listens, responds, and takes action.

If you want someone who will answer your call, stand up for you, and work hard every single day to make our district better—I’d be honored to have your vote.

Let’s come together and move our district forward.

Eric “Bubba” Johnson
Magistrate, District 5
Number #3 on the Ballot

03/13/2026

🇺🇸 DISTRICT 5. 🇺🇸

It’s been a busy few weeks working on Troy’s Law and continuing the fight for the men and women of Kentucky’s towing industry. That fight has shown me something important — when you care enough to put in the work, you can make a difference.

Now I’m getting ready to spend the next several days out across District 5, dropping off campaign signs to folks who have asked for them and, more importantly, getting the chance to shake hands, listen, and talk with the people who make this community what it is.

I’m not a career politician.
I’m a working man, a business owner, a husband, a dad, and someone who believes our community deserves leaders who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get things done.

Over the past two years, many of you have watched me work tirelessly to push Troy’s Law forward. That effort didn’t come from politics — it came from the heart and from a belief that if something needs done, you step up and fight for it.

That same determination is exactly what I want to bring to District 5 as your Magistrate.

I’m asking for your vote and the opportunity to represent our community with honesty, hard work, and a voice that won’t back down when it comes to standing up for the people of this district.

If you see me out and about over the next few days, stop me and say hello. I’d love to meet you, hear your ideas, and talk about the future of District 5.

Together, we can keep moving our community forward.

Eric Bubba Johnson
Candidate for Carter County Magistrate
District 5
Number #3 Ballot

03/04/2026

92-0. HISTORY WAS MADE.

Troy’s Law passed the Kentucky House 92-0 — unanimously. Not one vote against it.

For Kentucky’s towing industry, this was a powerful moment. But moments like this don’t just happen.

They come from long days, long drives to Frankfort, tough conversations, compromise when it was needed, and a lot of determination from hardworking blue-collar people who refused to give up.

I was proud to stand with tow operators from every corner of this state fighting to make sure the men and women working the side of Kentucky highways are seen, respected, and protected.

A huge thank you to Representative Richard White and Representative Patrick Flannery for their leadership and for standing with our industry as this bill moved forward.

And to Desiree and the Caldwell family — Troy’s name is one step closer to being written into Kentucky law. His life mattered, and his legacy is helping protect the people who work the roadside every day.

But this victory also proves something important.

When people are willing to step up, put in the work, and fight for what’s right, real change can happen.

That’s exactly the kind of leadership I believe District 5 deserves.

If the people of District 5 choose me to serve as their Magistrate, they won’t get someone who sits on the sidelines.

They’ll get someone who shows up, speaks up, and works hard to get things done for our community.

Because our district deserves someone who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and go to work.

Now Troy’s Law moves to the Senate — and we keep pushing forward.

02/08/2026

I’ve proudly served Olive Hill and the surrounding areas for many years. I’ve put in the long hours, faced hard obstacles, and worked through difficult times. That same dedication, hard work, and determination is what I bring to my towing company, and it’s exactly what I’ll bring to District 5.

I’m running for Magistrate in District 5, and I’m asking for your support in this election. If you want to see real change, you have to get out and vote.

I understand what it means to work hard and survive tough situations. I’ve lived it. That work ethic has been proven over the years, and I’ll continue pushing forward to make real improvements in our district. Improvements you will actually be able to see.

I’ve built strong relationships throughout our district and our county over many years. Those relationships will help me continue working with our community to provide better opportunities and build a stronger District 5 for everyone.

01/19/2026

This is something I’ve been working hard on in Frankfort. And I will continue to work hard for this and my district I’m not afraid to take on a challenge.

🚨 WHY HASN’T TROY’S LAW MOVED YET? 🚨

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🚨THIS MATTERS.

Many people have asked why the Kentucky Legislature has not yet taken action on Troy’s Law (HB 282).

Here’s the truth: good people have tried.

Richard White State Representative, State Representative Patrick Flannery, Kim Holloway, District 2 Kentucky State Representative, J.T. Payne for State Representative, and TJ Roberts, 66th District Kentucky State Representative, along with others who have stepped up, have continued to fight for this bill. They’ve listened. They’ve shown up. And they have not walked away from the blue collar men and women who work on the side of Kentucky’s highways.

This is not a lack of effort.
This is not a lack of support.
This is not a lack of evidence.

Let’s get one thing straight, once and for all:

💥 This bill costs Kentucky NOTHING.
⛔️ No budget
⛔️ No taxes
⛔️ No grants
⛔️ No handouts

We are not asking for money.
We are asking for permission to go home alive.

Our workplace is the shoulder of the highway.
Traffic is faster than ever.
Roads are busier than ever.
Distractions are everywhere.

Every single day, tow operators stand inches from moving traffic so Kentucky roads can stay open and moving. And every time one of us is hurt or killed, someone in Frankfort says, “Not now.”

Other states didn’t wait.
They acted.
And Towing & Recovery related accidents dropped.

Not theories.
Not opinions.
Results.

Let’s also kill the tired arguments:

❌ This is NOT about abusing blue lights
❌ This is NOT wreck chasing
❌ This is NOT trying to be police

That thinking is decades old and completely disconnected from reality. Technology has made those arguments irrelevant.

This is about limited, REAR-FACING ONLY blue lighting combined with amber.
This is about visibility.
One more second of warning.
One more chance for a driver to move over.
One more chance to prevent a family from getting a phone call they can never recover from.

We work with law enforcement every single day. They know what we face. Many officers support this bill because they see the danger firsthand. The resistance is not coming from the shoulder of the road. It’s coming from people who have never stood on a highway at 2 a.m. with traffic flying past their back.

We are blue-collar men and women.
We vote.
We pay taxes.
We do the work nobody else wants to do, in the most dangerous conditions, so Kentucky keeps moving.

Call us highway janitors if you want.
But when the road is blocked…
When traffic is backed up…
When they break down…
When someone needs help…

We’re the ones who show up.

Right now, HB 282 is being held in the House Transportation Committee. The power to move it forward rests with:

➡️ Chairman Rep. John Blanton
➡️ Vice Chair Rep. Mary Beth Imes for 5th District State Representative

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We are asking everyone reading this:
Please email them. Be polite. Be firm. Be heard.
Ask them to advance HB 282.

Because this costs Kentucky nothing.
It saves lives.

And if that’s not worth a YES vote, then every death that follows belongs to the people who said NO.

01/16/2026

I will work hard. I will show up. I will stand strong — and I will fight for the people of District 5 every single day.

Whether I’m in Fiscal Court in Grayson or standing at the doors of Frankfort, I’ll be there — present, persistent, and proud to serve.

I will push for better roads, stronger infrastructure, and the things our district truly needs and deserves.

This isn’t politics to me — it’s personal, it’s faith, and it’s my commitment to the people I call home.

I would be honored to earn your trust and your vote.



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